Companies can improve internal communications with workplace by Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR: Companies in Malaysia can improve their inter-department internal communications by using 'Workplace by Facebook', a collaborative platform which allows employees to communicate using its social network features in a corporate environment.
Facebook Asia-Pacific Head of Workplace Ramesh Gopalkrishna said the platform had a clear advantage over other communication systems, as its features were similar to the user-friendly Facebook.
"We are looking forward to seeing more local businesses incorporate Workplace in their organisations, and transform their internal culture and communications that will drive greater efficiency and productivity among employees," he told a media briefing on the new platform here today.
The platform would allow companies to eliminate or drastically reduce their reliance on internal collaboration tools such as intranet, telephony systems, video conferencing and distribution lists, as these features would be integrated onto one platform and accessible via smartphones.
Since its launch in October last year, Workplace by Facebook has been adopted by more than 14,000 businesses in every continent, including Antarctica.
In Malaysia, it has been used by Axiata Group Bhd, AirAsia Bhd, Gamuda Bhd and Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd, among others.
The platform comes in two versions – Workplace Standard, which is free, and Workplace Premium, which charges a monthly fee of US$3 (RM13) per user for the first 1,000 active users, US$2 (RM8.70) per user for the next 9,000 active users and US$1 (RM4.30) for each additional active user.
"However, companies can use the Workplace Premium for free from now until Sept 30," Ramesh added. — Bernama